[G4] 450 OSX question

[Hal]

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. That's about the best I can  
tell you.
Good luck.
-Hal

On Apr 19, 2007, at 12:41 PM, Rob Marles wrote:

> Thanks Hal.  That was specifically what I was asking - can I use a  
> Mac Mini CD to upgrade a G4 tower to a clean install of OS X...
>
> -Rob
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Hal <kastegir at mac.com>
> To: A place to discuss Apple's G4 computers.  
> <g4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 2:22:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [G4] 450 OSX question
>
>
> Um, yes. I do. I have tried to use a Powerbook G4 install CD on a G4
> tower and had it not work. I've also (unsuccessfully) tried to use a
> Mac Mini CD on a G4 Tower and had it fail.
>
> This has been the case on several occasions since I upgraded to OSX
> back with version 10.1.x.
>
> -Hal
>
> On Apr 19, 2007, at 11:25 AM, Philip J Robar wrote:
>
>>
>> On Apr 19, 2007, at 8:58 AM, Hal wrote:
>>
>>> ... In many cases, system CDs that are made for specific systems
>>> (like this one) will not install on other systems. They look for
>>> specific hardware to key the install and will not properly install
>>> on another system.
>>
>> Do you have any evidence or references to support this assertion?
>>
>> Phil